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78 RPM turntable

I just recently bought a truck load of old 78s from an estate sale. I haven't had the time to even go through them yet. The ones I have are in mint condition. I mean thick records that you could hit someone over their head and not even break them. My problem is finding a turntable that will play these 78s as well as 33s. Anybody have any suggestions?
philefreak
zmrs13
15 posts
 
Go to http://www.esotericsound.com/. They are 78 rpm specialists.
schipo
1,267 posts
 
not even break them...? Trust me they break and more often then you can keep them from not.
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
Agree 78's break VERY easily!! move them VERY carefully!!!
Even stacked and flat just the movement will shatter piles!!
Good luck
johnnyb53
3,490 posts
 
This one! They list at $400 and are well-reviewed at that price. Plus, it has a +/- 20% speed adjustment, which could adjust for the wide variety of mastering speeds on old 78s. The detachable headshell makes it easy to switch between a 78 and an LP cartridge.

Plenty good for 78s and not bad for LPs either.
grimace
624 posts
 
Don't some of the Lencos play 78s?
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